Compass on the Bay

A trusted senior living community for 135 years, the not-for-profit Cambridge Homes features 44 independent and assisted living apartments and offers residents a wide variety of cultural, educational, wellness and social programs. The Cambridge Homes is located in an historic Georgian-style building on Mount Auburn Street just a mile from Harvard Square and adjacent to Mount Auburn Hospital. The exterior facade and interior original architectural details, such as fireplaces and detailed wood paneling, have been preserved or replicated to maintain the historic character of the century-old building. Antiques and fine art can be found throughout the residence. This gracious community is a good choice for individuals who wish to enjoy the many benefits of city living but who also desire security, personalized services and companionship. The residents of The Cambridge Homes enjoy its relaxed ambiance, stimulating programs and top quality services. They lead independent lives yet enjoy the advantages of living in a caring community where everyones voice is heard.

Forestdale Park, located at the site of Maldens former McFadden Manor, recently opened its doors as the newest Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Residence. The community features 3 Independent Living apartments, and 59 studio and one bedroom Assisted Living apartments that features our EnrichedLIFE programming. Forestdale Park also accommodates 23 seniors in their state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood which specializes in holistically treating the symptoms of cognitive issues including Alzheimers disease and related dementias.Forestdale Park is a Volunteers of America Massachusetts Senior Community joining sister communities Nashoba Park in Ayer and Concord Park in West Concord. The community is professionally managed by Senior Living Residences of Braintree, a trusted name in senior housing and care with families and eldercare professionals for over 25 years.

At Heights Crossing, weve mastered the art of living well! We offer the highest quality Assisted Living and a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood. We work hard to make every corner of the residence feel like your home, including our common areas. Weve designed for gracious country living inside and out, including beautiful landscaping, courtyards, balconies and patios for private gatherings. With a full range of social events and activities, theres always something going on. That includes movies every night in our cinema (both first-run and timeless classics), lectures and educational programs in our Arts and Media center, daily fitness classes, art classes, book clubs, and card games, plus live entertainment almost every week in the lounge. Not to mention wireless Internet access, high-definition televisions and Wii interactive video games in our lounges. The hardest part is choosing what to do first! Heights Crossing hosts several special events throughout the year including our annual Antique Auto Show and frequent barbecues. The Mayors Summer Concert Series and our Casino Nights are resident favorites.

Forestdale Park, Maldens newest senior community will offer Independent Living, Assisted Living and a Compass Memory Support Neighborhood, affiliated with the Boston University Alzheimer~s Disease Center. Residents will enjoy personalized services and programs designed to enhance quality of life, including adult education, music and their award-winning Brain Healthy Cooking Program.